In the second instalment of Wagner's opera popular sentiment turns against the hero, Rienzi, and the people destroy the Roman Capitol where he has taken refuge with his sister and her lover.
(For cast: see Sun 2.45 pfn) Act 3: A square in the forum
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In the second instalment of Wagner's opera popular sentiment turns against the hero, Rienzi, and the people destroy the Roman Capitol where he has taken refuge with his sister and her lover.
(For cast: see Sun 2.45 pfn) Act 3: A square in the forum